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Jewish bridal gown from the 19th century. Worn originally in Calcutta by Farha Elias at her wedding to Reuben Jonah Jacob in 1884 or possibly a little earlier. In this photograph, taken in London 1985, the gown is worn by Farha's great-granddaughter, Susan Gubbay. It is made of Chinese brocade and worn over a sequined tulle 'kaftan' which is worn…